UTMB 2026 Recap: Blandine L'Hirondel's Historic Treble & Ben Dhiman's Masterclass

The complete recap of a simply legendary 2026 HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc. From nighttime DNFs to triumphant finishes in the packed streets of Chamonix, relive the ultimate highlights of UTMB 2026. Ben Dhiman ran the absolute perfect race. After finishing runner-up last year, the American took control in the early kilometers to deliver a 174km solo masterclass, claiming the title in 18:16. Behind him, the battle was breathtaking: Frenchman Baptiste Chassagne (18:47) snatched second place after a suffocating final sprint, holding off Caleb Olson by less than a minute! In the women's race, a monumental achievement was unlocked. Blandine L'Hirondel won the race in 21:54, becoming only the second woman in history to complete the magical triple (OCC, CCC, UTMB), joining legends Ruth Croft and Xavier Thévenard. It also marks the first French female victory at the UTMB in 10 years! She finished ahead of Americans Rachel Entrekin and Emily Schmitz. This 2026 edition will also be remembered for the unexpected DNFs of two massive favorites, Courtney Dauwalter and Vincent Bouillard. 💎💎💎 THE ULTIMATE GLOBAL TRAIL RUNNING WORLD SERIES. Bringing together 50+ leading international events across Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas, the UTMB® World Series gives you the chance to experience the UTMB® adventure close to home and to begin your quest to enter the HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc. Meet your extraordinary, start to find an event: ➡️ https://bit.ly/UTMB_WORLD Follow us: Instagram ➡️   / utmbworldseries   Strava ➡️   / strava   TikTok ➡️   / utmbworldseries   Facebook ➡️   / utmbworldseries